Robin from the Valley**
April 17, 2007
Apr 17, 2007
Boy, I really need to learn to be more consistent with updates. I don't know if anyone else will read this, but hey, I'll get it out of my system anyway.
So, I think I'm three weeks out. I am kind of standing still with a 20 pound loss. I don't think I've lost in a week. It's probably because I ate too much at the Irvine convention. I can't wait until I can get my first fill. It would be nice if I got some restriction with my band with the first fill. If I had willpower in the first place, I wouldn't have needed the band..right?
The Irvine Convention..that was definitely an interesting experience for me. Part of my problem is I think too much and worry too much. I worry so much about fitting in that I exclude myself. I become intimidated and uncomfortable about approaching people. Therefore, I didn't meet or socialize with a lot of new people.
Someone even mentioned to me that while they read my profile, they didn't know who the real Robin was. I guess maybe I don't know the real me either. I'm trying to find out who I am. I often feel that I am a different person in different situations. Being a Scorpio doesn't help much either. Scorpios often come across as very aloof. I tend to be the observer. I've never been one to be the center of attention but I do like attention. When I'm comfortable with people, the goofy me comes out.
My weight has always played a factor in keeping my distance from people. I guess I'm very guarded and just don't want to get hurt. However, I've been fortunate enough to have some close friends who have never seen my weight, they just see me. I wish everyone could see the person I am on the outside.
Perhaps someone can tell me the secret to feeling comfortable around people. I know it's hard to make friends in a group that is already established but the reason I joined OH was for support. Making friends in a great added bonus.
Well, I guess this has been an episode of Robin's ramblings. To be continued when my next stream of consciousness hits.
So, I think I'm three weeks out. I am kind of standing still with a 20 pound loss. I don't think I've lost in a week. It's probably because I ate too much at the Irvine convention. I can't wait until I can get my first fill. It would be nice if I got some restriction with my band with the first fill. If I had willpower in the first place, I wouldn't have needed the band..right?
The Irvine Convention..that was definitely an interesting experience for me. Part of my problem is I think too much and worry too much. I worry so much about fitting in that I exclude myself. I become intimidated and uncomfortable about approaching people. Therefore, I didn't meet or socialize with a lot of new people.
Someone even mentioned to me that while they read my profile, they didn't know who the real Robin was. I guess maybe I don't know the real me either. I'm trying to find out who I am. I often feel that I am a different person in different situations. Being a Scorpio doesn't help much either. Scorpios often come across as very aloof. I tend to be the observer. I've never been one to be the center of attention but I do like attention. When I'm comfortable with people, the goofy me comes out.
My weight has always played a factor in keeping my distance from people. I guess I'm very guarded and just don't want to get hurt. However, I've been fortunate enough to have some close friends who have never seen my weight, they just see me. I wish everyone could see the person I am on the outside.
Perhaps someone can tell me the secret to feeling comfortable around people. I know it's hard to make friends in a group that is already established but the reason I joined OH was for support. Making friends in a great added bonus.
Well, I guess this has been an episode of Robin's ramblings. To be continued when my next stream of consciousness hits.
3 days to go
Mar 23, 2007
Wow,
Three days until I get to go to Band Camp. I'm pretty much a nervous wreck right now, but I know I'll get through it. I hope to keep a better blog once I have the surgery.
Three days until I get to go to Band Camp. I'm pretty much a nervous wreck right now, but I know I'll get through it. I hope to keep a better blog once I have the surgery.
I finally have a date
Feb 12, 2007
So, I finally have a date. It only took about 5 months to get it with a few bumps in the road. The magic date is March 26, 2007. I can't wait to get started on my new journey.
No more limbo
Jan 10, 2007
January 10, 2007
Well, I'm no longer in procedure limbo. My surgeon's office called me today to let me know that I will be able to have the lap band procedure. At least now I can psych myself up for it now. I'm hoping to have a surgery date set soon. Now I just have to wait for my referrals for the nutrition consult and the psych evaluation. I can't wait for my new, healthy life to begin. I'll update here when I have a surgery date but I'm hoping for the end of March.
Well, I'm no longer in procedure limbo. My surgeon's office called me today to let me know that I will be able to have the lap band procedure. At least now I can psych myself up for it now. I'm hoping to have a surgery date set soon. Now I just have to wait for my referrals for the nutrition consult and the psych evaluation. I can't wait for my new, healthy life to begin. I'll update here when I have a surgery date but I'm hoping for the end of March.
